Kamalaga - Hemgir, Sundargarh

Kamalaga is a village situated in the Hemgir tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hemgir and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Hemgir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamalaga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalaga is 383575. The village covers a total geographical area of 253 hectares and falls under the 770013 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kamalaga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sundargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kamalaga

As per Census 2011, Kamalaga village has a total population of 115 people, consisting of 59 males and 56 females. The village has 28 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 42 literate and 73 illiterate residents. Additionally, 102 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kamalaga are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1155956
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19910
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1025349
Literate Population422616
Illiterate Population733340

Nearby Villages of Kamalaga

Kamalaga is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ArjundarhEast2.14 km
SukhabandhWest2.60 km
HemgirNorth-West2.88 km
BiswanathpurEast3.89 km
BendrichuanEast5.49 km
OstaliNorth5.62 km
DalakSouth-East5.92 km
JhulenbarNorth6.63 km
SingaribahalSouth7.02 km
KuturajoreEast7.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamalaga

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kamalaga. The nearest railway station is Hemagiri, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Kamalaga is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kamalaga is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamalaga

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kamalaga village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kamalaga

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kamalaga village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kamalaga

Where is Kamalaga located?

Kamalaga village is located in Hemgir Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamalaga?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamalaga is Hemgir.

What is the pincode of Kamalaga?

The pincode of Kamalaga is 770013.

What is the population of Kamalaga?

Kamalaga has a total population of 115, including 59 males and 56 females.

How many households are there in Kamalaga?

There are 28 households in Kamalaga.

What is the literacy rate in Kamalaga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamalaga is 36.52%. Male literacy is 44.07% and female literacy is 28.57%.